Oklahoma is a 3 point favorite this weekend.

[PC31]

Hard to pick this one. Obviously as a Carolina fan I expect us to win but who knows......
The Sooners are 4-2 and 1-2, with losses to UT and UT. They are so good on offense that Carolina is above them in the stats!
ESPN gives us a 35% chance to win this game but honestly it feels like a toss up to me.

 

[Ward Jr]

Hard to pick this one. Obviously as a Carolina fan I expect us to win but who knows......
The Sooners are 4-2 and 1-2, with losses to UT and UT. They are so good on offense that Carolina is above them in the stats!
ESPN gives us a 35% chance to win this game but honestly it feels like a toss up to me.

We've already proven this season we have the capability to beat an OU team on the road even with inferior talent.

If we can play with the same intensity and focus as last week, we've got a good chance.

If there's an emotional letdown and the back-to-back big away games prove taxing, not so much.

 

[hahnenkampf]

Hard to pick this one. Obviously as a Carolina fan I expect us to win but who knows......
The Sooners are 4-2 and 1-2, with losses to UT and UT. They are so good on offense that Carolina is above them in the stats!
ESPN gives us a 35% chance to win this game but honestly it feels like a toss up to me.

Unfortunately we turn the ball over too much. I see OK winning by 10 points. Although Beamer says we have a good team, his thoughts aren’t reflected in the Win column. Our O-line really sucks.

 

[cockofdawn]

Unfortunately we turn the ball over too much. I see OK winning by 10 points. Although Beamer says we have a good team, his thoughts aren’t reflected in the Win column. Our O-line really sucks.

I think Talent wise, this team SHOULD beat OU... However like you said too many STUPID mistakes, Fumbles, Penalties, excessive celebrating, etc to win. I see OU winning 28-24..

 

[Ward Jr]

For perspective, below is a comparison of talent on the 4-year lag starting in 2021.

Please note that this does not account for talent walking at the end of each year -- an issue BAMA and OU don't have.

It's Beamer Appreciation Day here at FGF.

Alabama 5-stars - 24 4-stars - 74

OU 5-stars - 5 4-stars - 61

South Carolina 5-stars - 3 4-stars - 27

 

[gcock5]

For perspective, below is a comparison of talent on the 4-year lag starting in 2021.

Please note that this does not account for talent walking at the end of each year -- an issue BAMA and OU don't have.

It's Beamer Appreciation Day here at FGF.

Alabama 5-stars - 24 4-stars - 74

OU 5-stars - 5 4-stars - 61

South Carolina 5-stars - 3 4-stars - 27

Bama does lose talent, especially after Saban retirement. Bond was a huge departure for them.

 

[hahnenkampf]

I think Talent wise, this team SHOULD beat OU... However like you said too many STUPID mistakes, Fumbles, Penalties, excessive celebrating, etc to win. I see OU winning 28-24..

Yep, considering our losses to LSU and ‘Bama were by 3 points or less, a 3- point loss is more likely. We have to find a way to finish these games.

 

[Ward Jr]

Bama does lose talent, especially after Saban retirement. Bond was a huge departure for them.

Do you believe they lose more talent than we do taking into account the talent we have on the team vs. what they have?

IMO, it's not even close.

We're losing our best players on offense.

The lost of one 5-star is pocket change for Alabama.

Their next man up is better than our first man up.

 

[sclawman77]

Will we find a way to lose? We usually do so I'm not getting my hopes up.

 

[PC31]

Do you believe they lose more talent than we do taking into account the talent we have on the team vs. what they have?

IMO, it's not even close.

We're losing our best players on offense.

The lost of one 5-star is pocket change for Alabama.

Their next man up is better than our first man up.

This is insanity. Are you Beamers wife or mom or something? WTF?

 

[Ward Jr]

This is insanity. Are you Beamers wife or mom or something? WTF?

Nothing better than those who make comments without context.

Please elaborate on your position, Sensei.

 

[jonesz21]

Hard to pick this one. Obviously as a Carolina fan I expect us to win but who knows......
The Sooners are 4-2 and 1-2, with losses to UT and UT. They are so good on offense that Carolina is above them in the stats!
ESPN gives us a 35% chance to win this game but honestly it feels like a toss up to me.

As a gamecock I expect us to find a way to lose.

 

[Ward Jr]

As a gamecock I expect us to find a way to lose.

Just out of curiosity, did you expect us to be winning the game in the 4th Quarter last weekend?